Jombo from the Tangitatu tribe outside of Naivasha, Kenya! Summing up these past 2 weeks is nearly impossible, so I will give you a small glimpse into our time here and what the Lord has been doing in and through me.
We saw so much fruit in Tangitatu. Each day, we did door to door ministry and met with people in their homes. They would greet us with love, excitement, chai tea, and maize. I personally saw over 8 people come to Christ and realize the hope and joy that comes with a relationship with him. I have seen questioning hearts be filled with hope and assurance, and I sang lullibies to children in my arms.
As I saw one young man come to Christ, his mother cried with tears of joy, so happy that her fervant prayers had been answered. As her tears ran down her face at the top of a hill overlooking the gorgeous landscape of acacia trees and the bright blue sky peppered with clouds, I marveled at the life changing gift of salvation and how blessed I am to be a part of Gods work in this tribe.
I loved out time with the Tangitatu. I loved the breathtaking beauty of the place, the smiles on the peoples faces, the shrieks of excitement of the children, the early morning symphony of donkeys, wild dogs, crazy birds, and cows-but let me be real with you…it hasn't been easy. Only showering every 6 days with a bucket half full of water, walking 5-9 miles each day and having more blisters than toes on my feet, being hot during the day and freezing during the night….but it has been so worth it. The Lord gave me such joy and happiness to be in that place.
We were waking around one day when we came upon 5 Masaii shepherds of the tribe who decided to baptize my 5 teammates and I with Masaii names. They gave me the name Nashipae which means Being Joyful to all Peoples. It meant so much to me! God has definately been teaching me about not only being content in all circumstances, but to be joyful and to be overflowing with His love in all circumstances.
I will miss the Tangitatu so much, but I will remember their joy and how it changed me forever.
